Alexander wept when he heard from Anaxarchus that there was an infinite number of worlds; and his friends asking him if any… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
This excerpt is presented as reproduced by Copernicus in the preface to De Revolutionibus: "Some think that the earth remains at rest.… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
They are wrong who think that politics is like an ocean voyage or a military campaign, something to be done with some… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
It is the admirer of himself, and not the admirer of virtue, that thinks himself superior to others. — Plutarch Copy Share Image
I do not think that shoemaker a good workman that makes a great shoe for a little foot. — Plutarch Copy Share Image
For the mind does not require filling like a bottle, but rather, like wood, it only requires kindling to create in it… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
Ought a man to be confident that he deserves his good fortune, and think much of himself when he has overcome a… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
He who cheats with an oath acknowledges that he is afraid of his enemy, but that he thinks little of God. — Plutarch Copy Share Image
If any man think it a small matter, or of mean concernment, to bridle his tongue, he is much mistaken; for it… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
He who least likes courting favour, ought also least to think of resenting neglect; to feel wounded at being refused a distinction… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
Antagoras the poet was boiling a conger, and Antigonus, coming behind him as he was stirring his skillet, said, "Do you think,… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
When Eudæmonidas heard a philosopher arguing that only a wise man can be a good general, "This is a wonderful speech," said he; "but… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
King Agis said, "The Lacedæmonians are not wont to ask how many, but where the enemy are." — Plutarch Copy Share Image
Alexander wept when he heard from Anaxarchus that there was an infinite number of worlds; and his friends asking him if any accident had… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
Speech is like cloth of Arras opened and put abroad, whereby the imagery doth appear in figure; whereas in thoughts they lie but as… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
There were two brothers called Both and Either; perceiving Either was a good, understanding, busy fellow, and Both a silly fellow and good for… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
Why does pouring Oil on the Sea make it Clear and Calm? Is it that the winds, slipping the smooth oil, have no force,… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
This excerpt is presented as reproduced by Copernicus in the preface to De Revolutionibus: "Some think that the earth remains at rest. But Philolaus… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
It is part of a good man to do great and noble deeds, though he risk everything. — Plutarch Copy Share Image
